Testing

Testing your web site

When constructing a web site you need to test to see how effective and efficient your web site is. Use a testing table ( ) to record each aspect of the website. When testing you should take ito account:

• Presentation - How good does the solution look
  • is the text, colour , graphic, effects... look good and suit the audience and needs of organisation
  • are headings consistent in size, font and/or colour
  • is information easy to read
  • is all information complete
• Functionality - Check all technical aspects work
  • do all links work
  • do graphics quicly load i.e. are they in correct format and size for web publications
  • do documents open
  • rollover images work
• Usability - is the solution easy to use. Is interface user-friendly
  • is navigation clear
  • can you clearly identify links
  • are website colours consistent throughout website
• Accessibility - does it allow all the audience to access the website and is it secure so that unwanted users cannot access it
  • is it for teenagers,girls, adults, music lovers....
  • are people with disabilities able to access the site e.g. visually impaired, colour blindness...
  • are only members able to access or should age be restricted-security logon
• Communication of message - Is the message clearly understood
  • Inform - does it give all info you need e.g.
  • Persuade - is it tryig to get you to do or buy something e.g. eBay
  • Educate -is it tring to teach you how to do something e.g. simulations...
  • Entertain - is it trying to get you to enjoy yourdelf e.g. games....